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JOB SUMMARY

We value our Bayshore RPN's with

• • Company sponsored Benefits (health and dental) for you and your family for Part-time and Full-time
• • Paid orientation and paid training
• • Competitive travel compensation
• • Efficient work schedules with more care time and less travel- flexible working hours to accommodate work life balance
• • Opportunities to grow in your career
• • Company provided Mobile devices for easy documentation and strong communication.
• • Easy Access to managers and schedulers who listen and support the important work you do!
• The Registered Practical Nurse, under the direction of the immediate Supervisor, establishes, monitors and delivers nursing care to clients in a Community setting as per the nursing care plan and in accordance with all required internal and external professional practice standards. As required, s/he provides support and direction to Unlicensed/Unregistered employees involved in direct client care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Provide client care by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling and health teaching; nurse in charge in the setting and, if required, to the immediate Supervisor at the branch office.
• • Provide care according to the established care plan ensuring that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent; care must be within the scope of practice of a Licensed/Registered Practical Nurse
• • Perform routine nursing duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice as defined by the provincial licensing body.
• • Perform specialized nursing procedures for which recognized training and current competency can be demonstrated.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent format; ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks; able to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely; able to freely lift 23 kilograms; able to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting and rolling in bed; able to read
• and interpret technical instructions related to client care; able to visually and auditorily observe and assess clients; ability to travel; evidence of current CPR certification.
• • Observe and document client conditions and changes following proper standards and in accordance with professional standards.
• • Understand and implement infection prevention practices.
• • Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities.
• • Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
• • Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System.
• • Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
• • Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel.
• • Complete other tasks as requested

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed/Registered Practical Nursing Program; current registration with the provincial licensing body.

Experience

• Previous experience in the acute care sector; long tern care; demonstrated clinical competencies; positive interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written; critical thinking and analytical skills; decision making skills; ability to prioritize; clinical certificates considered an asset.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• The Registered Practical Nurse reports to the Clinical Manager, as appropriate